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Picky eater help: 12 tips for parents

By Sarah W. Caron on Oct 27, 2009
It's awful to sit down to dinner and have to field a flurry "I don't want" and "I don't like" exclamations. How can you raise...
6 Ways to boost kids' immune system

By Tracy B. McGinnis on Oct 22, 2009
We’ve all been re-trained to sneeze into our elbow and instructed on staying home when we’re sick, but what can we do for our...
Contact lenses: Is your child ready?

By Abbi Perets on Oct 21, 2009
Even though you think your daughter is adorable in her glasses, she hates them. And you have to admit that you're tired of reminding...
Parents react to ESPN Magazine's 'Body Issue'

By Sarah W. Caron on Oct 20, 2009
ESPN Magazine's latest issue is just hitting newsstands, but it's already causing waves with some of its readers. The sports...
6 ways to prevent swine flu in kids

By Mary Fetzer on Oct 15, 2009
The H1N1 Swine Flu virus is a highly contagious form of influenza that is easily spread through coughing, sneezing and contact with...
Is it a cold or allergies? Tips for parents

By Vicki Salemi on Oct 2, 2009
Is it a cold or allergies? Should you keep them home from school or do they just need an allergy treatment? If little Katie or...
Preparing your child for braces

By Katherine McInerney on Oct 1, 2009
Braces are a common feature in the mouths of millions of American youths. Many kids look forward to the opportunity to wear braces,...
Smart snacking for afterschool

By Sarah W. Caron on Sep 18, 2009
Sure as the siren's call, when your kids arrive home from school, they are hungry and looking for something to munch on. Is an...
Should kids be calorie conscious?

By Abbi Perets on Sep 16, 2009
Has your teen started paying more attention to calorie counts lately? While a certain level of awareness is a good thing, some girls...
Protect your family from the H1N1 swine flu

By Abbi Perets on Sep 11, 2009
It's official: The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an H1N1 flu pandemic. But what does that mean? What's changed? Is...
How to raise honest kids

By Abbi Perets on Sep 2, 2009
You catch your kid in a lie, and you don't know what to do. Sooner or later it happens -- even to the best of parents. The good...
Soccer preparation tips for kids

By Sarah W. Caron on Aug 21, 2009
If your child is joining a soccer team this year you may be wondering what to do now to start the season off right. Soccer coaches...
Helping kids make friends

By SheKnows Parenting Editors on Aug 13, 2009
How can you help your kids make friends? SheKnows parenting expert and author of The Family Coach Method Lynne Kenney explains how...
Pediatric growth charts

By SheKnows Editors on Aug 5, 2009
Bethany DeSilva was worried. Her son, Max, was a happy, precocious toddler, but as his next doctor's appointment loomed on the...
Helping kids adjust to wearing glasses

On Jul 20, 2009
Is your child struggling to adjust to wearing eyeglasses, especially to school? We’ve enlisted the help of Marilyn Kagan, LCSW,...
A parents guide to sunscreen for kids

By Molly Cerreta Smith on Jul 9, 2009
What is the best way to protect your kids from the sun? Beachside vacations. Play dates at the park. Splashing in the pool. Trips to...
Kids home alone: What's the right age?

By Abbi Perets on Jun 25, 2009
When are your kids old enough to be home alone? It's pouring down rain, you're making dinner, and you suddenly realize you're...
Kids coping with infidelity

By Vicki Salemi on Jun 10, 2009
Let’s face it: The whole Jon and Kate Plus 8 situation is leaving us a little queasy. What happens when your man has a lady...
5 Summer safety tips for kids

By Abbi Perets on May 31, 2009
How would you handle a snakebite? What would you do if your child swallowed sunscreen? Or if a stingray interrupted your peaceful...
Preventing childhood obesity

By Abbi Perets on May 28, 2009
Childhood obesity is on the rise. The Office of the Surgeon General says that the number of overweight teens has nearly tripled in...